TEDxGGSIPU EDC

Speakers

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• Amisha Chaudhary

  Amisha Chaudhary is a renowned pageant mentor, social worker, and the founder of Diadem Mrs India Legacy. In 2017, she made history as the first Indian to be crowned Ms. United Nations. Following a successful career in the hospitality sector, she transitioned into entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Through her organization, Amisha provides a platform for married women to regain confidence and pursue leadership roles. She is also the leader of the NGO "Masik Satya," which focuses on menstrual hygiene education in underprivileged communities. Her mission is to use pageantry as a powerful tool for social change and women's development.

• Divyansh Verma

  Divyansh Verma is a professional Football Content Creator and Marketing specialist, holding a Master's degree in HR and Marketing. Since 2021, he has been a prominent voice in both Indian and European football, driving a staggering 10 million monthly engagements on Instagram. With a combined social media following of over 300,000, Divyansh specializes in high-impact storytelling and community building. A career highlight includes his official collaboration with Real Madrid C.F., where he provided Hindi voice-overs for their digital expansion in India and conducted exclusive interviews. He excels at transforming sports data into viral, engaging content for global audiences.

• Joy Banerjee

  Joy Banerjee, an IIT Bombay alumnus, is a visionary designer and entrepreneur dedicated to building creative systems and driving organizational transformation. He currently serves as a VP of Design at Blinkit. With a career spanning Design, Technology, and Business, Joy specializes in bridging the gap between high-level strategy and seamless execution. As a seasoned mentor and principal consultant, he has led design leadership initiatives for diverse digital media and technology ventures. Notably, Joy was recognized as a top visionary by the Rockefeller Foundation for his collaborative work with the Government of India in designing a sustainable and resilient food system for 2050. Joy strongly advocates for Systems Thinking and Design Systems.

• Khushika Pahwa

  Khushika Pahwa is the Founder and Brand Director of Fond of Designs Studio (FOD), a philosophy-led branding agency based in Gurugram. With a community of over 175k on Instagram, she specializes in strategy and brand building for D2C businesses. Khushika believes that modern branding is a deeply personal process rooted in intuition and intention. Rather than relying solely on traditional ads, she focuses on creating unique brand identities and meaningful connections between businesses and their audiences. Her work helps brands achieve better positioning and stay relevant in today's competitive market by prioritizing how they present themselves and communicate their values.

• Nikhil Mhatre

  Nikhil Mhatre is the Founder and CEO of AI Overlords, a Mumbai-based firm specializing in cutting- edge technology. As an AI expert with extensive hands-on experience, Nikhil focuses on the practical business applications of artificial intelligence. With a proven track record of building and selling AI-driven solutions, he helps organizations harness exponential technology to create measurable impact. His expertise ranges from Computer Vision and Machine Learning to Voice AI and NLP. Driven by a passion for innovation, Nikhil collaborates with businesses to identify transformative opportunities and craft extraordinary results through the combination of technical knowledge and creativity.

• Prabhu Chawla

  Prabhu Chawla is a legendary figure in Indian journalism, currently serving as the Editorial Director of The New Indian Express. With an illustrious career spanning more than 45 years, he is widely recognized for his sharp political analysis and impactful investigative reporting. He gained immense popularity as a television host, leading iconic talk shows like Seedhi Baat, Teekhi Baat, and Sacchi Baat. In 2003, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan, India's third-highest civilian award, for his exceptional contributions to the field. Having previously led the India Today group as its Editorial Director, he now continues to engage a global audience through his digital show, PrabhuVaani, where he provides expert commentary on significant national and international developments.

• Prof. Rahul Johari

  Prof. Rahul Johari is a distinguished academician at the University School of Automation and Robotics, GGSIPU, Delhi. A dual expert with a PhD and PostDoctoral research background, he currently serves as the Program Coordinator for IIoT and Associate Director (EDC). He is the founder of SWINGER (Security, Wireless, IoT Network Group of Engineering and Research), a specialized group focused on advancing technical frontiers. Recognized globally, he was an ACM Eminent Speaker and received the "Outstanding Researcher Award" (2023-2024). Ranked 24th in India for Computer Science Research (AD Scientific Index 2024), he has delivered 200+ invited talks at prestigious institutions like Cambridge and NTU. A prolific mentor and inventor, he holds multiple patents and has supervised numerous PhD and M.Tech scholars.

• Ritu Mathur

  Ritu Mathur is a seasoned governance and technology leader with over 35 years of experience across corporate strategy, public policy, and leadership transformation. As the former Director of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Head of the National Foundation for Corporate Governance (NFCG), she has been instrumental in designing India's national standards for boardroom ethics and accountability. Her influence spans from the G20 and B20 ESG Action Council to her role as Chief Regulatory at Tata Teleservices. A computer engineer by training, she uniquely bridges the gap between techno-regulatory governance and cultural heritage. She is a UNESCO-recognized author who champions ancient Indian wisdom as a pillar for modern leadership. Today, through her initiative, Chrysalis Sutra, she mentors the next generation of visionary women leaders, empowering them to lead with purpose, emotional intelligence, and resilience.

• Shweta Kothari

  Shweta Kothari is an award-winning political economy journalist and media professor with over a decade of experience in broadcast and digital media. Currently, she serves as an Anchor and Senior Editor at News9, TV9 Network, and teaches journalism at Jamia Millia Islamia. Her extensive career includes editorial roles at NDTV, CNBC-TV18, and The Logical Indian. Recognized as one of the "40 Under 40" journalists in 2024, Shweta is also an NT Award winner and an INMA Elevate Scholar. Beyond newsrooms, she has authored work on the future of Al in media and is a dedicated volunteer for animal welfare and economic empowerment.

• Suhani Sethi

  Suhani Sethi is an emerging actor, academic achiever, and creative storyteller known for blending performance with intellectual pursuits. A two-time topper from Hindu College and a four-time TEDx speaker, she has also been recognized in LevelUp 30 Under 30. As a brand ambassador for Vicco and FYVA, she has worked with major brands like McDonald's, Cadbury, Amazon, and Nykaa. Her acting credits include Guns & Gulaabs, Cuttputlli, and Student of the Year 2. She has collaborated with UNICEF on mental health awareness, showcasing her commitment to impactful storytelling and meaningful creative expression.